[Leadership Rewind] Latanya Mapp: Now more than ever, the Play & Pivots that Make Philanthropy Better

In this episode, global philanthropic star Latanya Mapp shares how decades of play and purpose infuse her leadership style and help her shine bright as CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Tales of voices lifted in song, a passion for the clarinet, and a penchant for Play-Doh fill our conversation and make clear Latanya is no stranger to play! She has used it for years to get things done and bring people together.

Listen in as Kristine and Latanya discuss:

• How you can accelerate impact by adjusting your approach and/or getting out of the way
• How playfulness is a feminist superpower
• Why philanthropy needs to adopt “radical listening”
• Why we should not be content singing in the shower

Key Takeaways:

• Research shows you know your purpose by the age of 5, so examine your childhood for clues to fuel your work, and nurture this mindset in the kids you know
• When thinking about back-to-office strategies for your team, make sure to incorporate team activities and play so no one wonders why they left home to do what they could have done alone at home
• Sing, sing, sing – and not just in the shower; music and song are contagious and powerful for changemakers
• From the United Nations to Planned Parenthood to your kitchen table, movements of every size need women, stories, and play

"Caring for yourself is not self-indulgent, it’s self-preservation." — Latanya Mapp

 

About Latanya Mapp, President & CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors: Latanya Mapp is the President and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), a global nonprofit that remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation with a mission to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world. RPA currently advises on and manages more than $500 million in annual giving by individuals, families, foundations, and corporations while serving as a fiscal sponsor for over 100 projects.

Previously, Ms. Mapp was President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women and, prior to that, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Global, the international arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, with regional and country offices in Africa and Latin America. In both roles, she enjoys the distinction of quadrupling the size and impact of the organizations. Preceding this, Ms Mapp worked eight years as a human rights officer for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and 10 years with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). She also served as a delegate to the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995 and continues to fight for women's human rights.

Connect with Latanya: 

Website: https://www.rockpa.org/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latanyamappfrett/ 

YouTube: @rockphilanth

Twitter: @rockphilanth

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